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Former Granite City sanitary district worker claims he was fired over political affiliation, age
EDWARSVILLE — A former Metro East Sanitary District (MESD) employee in Granite City claims he was fired because of his age and political affiliation.
Orthopedic surgeon accused of damaging tendons during hip replacement
BELLEVILLE — A man claims Memorial Hospital and one of its orthopedic surgeons negligently performed a hip replacement surgery and caused him to suffer permanent damage.
Woman alleges injuries from 'vicious' dog attack
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was attacked by a dog with known "vicious" tendencies while an invited guest at a Belleville home.
Woman sues pit bull owners after alleged unprovoked attack
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing the owners of a pit bull after she was allegedly attacked at her South Roxana home.
Woman claims unsafe staircase caused her to suffer fractured ankle
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims an unsafe staircase at a Collinsville office caused her to suffer a fractured ankle and other injuries.
Motorist sues over East St. Louis collision
BELLEVILLE — A trucking company employee is accused of causing an East St. Louis collision that allegedly resulted in another driver suffering severe injuries.
Patient alleges oral surgeon mistakenly pulled wisdom tooth, caused fractured jaw, nerve damage
EDWARDSVILLE — A dental patient claims an oral surgeon mistakenly extracted a wisdom tooth and caused the plaintiff to suffer a fractured jaw and nerve damage.
Two St. Clair County nursing homes accused of negligent care
BELLEVILLE — Two St. Clair County nursing and rehabilitation facilities are being sued by the estate of a former resident alleging they contributed to her physical, mental deterioration and death.
Woman sues over icy slip, fall while pumping gas
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she slipped on ice and snow while pumping gas at a general store, suffering injuries to her leg.
Woman alleges piece from construction company's sign caused her fall on public sidewalk
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a construction company after she allegedly fell after tripping on a wooden piece from an advertising sign that had been extended onto the sidewalk.
Truck service company alleges former manager fraudulently purchased, sold tires to fund drug addiction
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County truck service company claims a former manager defrauded the company out of more than half a million dollars to fund his drug addiction.
Wrongful death suit alleges Belleville nursing home neglected resident
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville long term care facility is accused of neglect and improper care that allegedly led to a woman's death.
Insurer sued by owners of Washington DC restaurants over denied pandemic claims
BELLEVILLE — The owners of several restaurants in the Washington, DC area are suing their insurance carrier for allegedly denying claim due to business losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suit alleges hospital, physician failed to diagnose fatal pulmonary infection
EDWARDSVILLE — Anderson Hospital and one of its physicians is accused of failing to properly diagnose and treat a patient's pulmonary infection prior to his death.
Patient alleges piece of dental file was left lodged in her tooth after root canal
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims a piece of dental file was left lodged in her tooth after a root canal procedure.
Woman claims crossbow defect caused her to lose part of her thumb
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she lost part of her thumb while using a North American Outfitters' crossbow due to a product safety defect.
Great Clips salon franchises sue insurance carrier over denied pandemic business loss claim
EDWARDSVILLE — The owners and operators of Great Clips franchises in Colorado and Missouri are suing their insurance carrier for allegedly denying COVID-19 business interruption claims.
Patient sues Anderson Hospital after wound reopens while attempting to walk
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims his surgical wound burst open after a nurse at Anderson Hospital in Maryville left him alone as he attempted to walk to the restroom.
Child allegedly injured on rusty slide at East St. Louis park
BELLEVILLE — A mother claims her daughter required stitches and suffered an infection from a dilapidated, rusty slide at a park in East St. Louis.
Fed-Ex subcontractor allegedly tripped over boxes at warehouse, suffered injuries
BELLEVILLE — A truck driver claims he was injured when he tripped over boxes left scattered by Fed-Ex employees.